Tuesday, May 14, 2013 •CHANGES!!! •Morrie Unit Test = Friday, May 17 •Final Exam = Wednesday, May 22 •*Volleyball teams & Morrie review (1 or 2) Thursday AM (during testing).
Keystone Exams: Modified Schedule
Read 12th Tuesday (See below for documents).
Friday, May 10, 2013 •The O. J. Simpson murder case was a criminal trial held in Los Angeles County, California Superior Court spanned from November 2, 1994 to a verdict on October 3, 1995. •Simpson was tried on two counts of murder: his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Lyle Goldman. •The case has been described as the most publicized criminal trial in American history. •Ultimately, Simpson was acquitted after a lengthy trial.
Thursday, May 9, 2013 •May 13-14: Report to auditorium –Mrs. Moore will be proctoring Key Stone Exams. •May 14: Morrie Test Review •May 15: Morrie Unit Test •May 16-17: Final Exam Review/Volleyball •May 20: Final Exam
Review 5-6-7-8 Tuesdays
Read and answer 9th Tuesday
See below for book and reading guide (5/8)
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 •The Seventh Tuesday (Aging) •Carpe Diem: to seize the day. •Carpe diem poems have the theme of living for today. •The Eighth Tuesday (Greed) •Pastor: Latin word for shepherd. •Pastoral texts take place in an idealized countryside.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 •The cultural decade of “The Sixties” ranges from around 1963 to about 1974. •This decade is known for counterculture and social revolution. •This time period is also called “The Swinging Sixties” because of relaxed racism and sexism (race and gender equality). •JFK, Moon Landing, Vietnam, MLK
Read and answer questions for pages 88-113/questions 53-67
Flashback 13, Fifth Tuesday, Sixth Tuesday, and the Professor Part II
See 5/2/2013 for text and study guide.
Monday, May 6, 2013 •Polio is an acute, viral, infectious disease. spread from person to person. • One common source of infection is contaminated (from human waste) water and food supplies. •There is no cure for polio, but there is an effective vaccine.
Read and answer questions about 'The Fourth Tuesday" and two extension poems: "Death Be Not Proud" and "Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night"
See 5/2/2013 for text and study guide.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Senior Class Meeting
Thursday, May 2, 2013 •Morrie grew up in the Lower East Side of Manhattan during the Great Depression. •The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression the decade before World War II. • The stock market crash (1929) triggered the depression.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 •After earning his undergraduate in sociology from Brandeis, Mitch continued his education. •He attended Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, followed by an MBA from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business. •During the novel, Mitch lived and worked in Detroit, Michigan.
Thursday, April 25, 2013 •Morrie was a sociology professor at Brandeis University. •Brandeis University is a private, liberal arts school located in Waltham, Massachusetts, nine miles west of Boston. •Morrie lived in Newton, Massachusetts, seven miles west of Boston.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 •Mitch Albom is a novelist, journalist, columnist, screenwriter, dramatist, broadcaster, musician, and philanthropist. •Tuesdays With Morrie was published in 1997 and based on events in 1995. •The novel is a memoir (a narrative composed from personal experience) about Morrie Schwartz.
Peer Editing (Make up day)
Jimmy Neutron's "Out Darn Spotlight"
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Peer Editing (see document below)
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 •Conclusion: –The end or finish of an event or process. –The summing-up of an argument or text. •Your conclusion addresses the resolution of the play. •Resolution: –The outcome of the conflict in a play or story. –The resolution concludes the falling action.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 •Reminders •Begin paragraphs… –In Act II, •Present tense •Third person •Introduce quotes –Macbeth kills, “QUOTE” (…).
Finish body paragraphs.
Monday, April 15, 2013 •The last sentence(s) of introductory and body paragraphs act as a transition. •The transition closes the previous thought and opens the next. It also reconnects to the thesis or main idea. •This transition will refocus on Macbeth’s motivation and move from prophecy to ambition and then ambition to fear.
Thursday, April 11, 2013 •Motivation: something that arouses action or activity. •Power: (2) possession of control, authority, or influence over others.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 •At the end of the play, the thanes turned into earls signifying a hierarchy (more structured) like that in England. James I was king of both England and Scotland. •Macbeth is known as a cursed play. It is considered bad luck to say the title in a theater. Instead, it is called “The Scottish Play”.”
Unit Test on Macbeth
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 •Somnambulism: an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (as walking) are performed –Somnus – Sleep •Sleep walking is also known as noctambulism. –Nox – Night
Monday, April 8, 2013 •Historically, the Macduff clan was one of the most powerful during the middle ages. •Macduff did support Malcolm as king, but this occurred ten years after Macbeth was crowned. •Macbeth did kill the wife and children of Macduff while he was away.
Friday, April 5, 2013 •The three sisters or three witches were also called the wayward sisters. –Wayward: difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior •They are never directly called witches within the origin play.
Complete Parts 10 & 11
Thursday, April 4, 2013 •There is historical evidence that Banquo was an accomplice to Macbeth in the murder of King Duncan. •However, modern researchers question if he or Fleance really existed. •James I (English king this was written for) believed he was descended from Banquo.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 •Fact: Malcolm and Donalbain left Scotland after the death of their father, Duncan. •Fiction: The young men’s lives were in danger; the same killer was seeking to end Duncan’s line. •History: The sons of Duncan were children (under 10) when he died. Therefore, Malcolm was not eligible to be king at that time.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 •Fact: A Scottish lord, Macbeth, did kill the king, Duncan. •Fiction: Duncan was murdered at Macbeth’s castle by his hosts. •History: The real King Duncan was killed in a battle against Macbeth. This battle was initiated by the Scottish people (a petition to the lords) because of Duncan’s poor ruling.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Finish questions for excerpt of Act II (Macbeth)
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 •Lady Macbeth is also related to King Duncan. •His predecessor killed her first husband and several of Macbeth’s family members. • She has one son from a previous marriage and none with Macbeth.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 •Duncan really was king in 1034 and had two sons: Malcolm and Donalbain. •The “Weird Sisters” relate to the Anglo-Saxon word “wyrd” meaning fate. • Macbeth and Duncan are related and refer to each other as “.”
Monday, March 25, 2013 •Shakespeare’s theater, the Globe, burned down because of a real cannon fired during a play. •The name of the theater supposedly alludes to the Latin quote “because all the world plays the actor.” •All London theaters were closed by the Puritans in 1642.
•Metaphor: Comparison of two unlike objects without using the words “like” or “as.” •Alliteration: Repetition of same letter sound at the beginning of words •Repetition: The return of a word or phrase within a literary form
Paraphrase Sonnet 29
•Was Shakespeare celebrating or mocking an older form of Italian sonnets? •Even though Shakespeare’s sonnets are mainly about love, he violates many traditional rules. •For example, he plays with gender roles, speaks about human evils, parodies beauty, comments on political events, and even makes fun of love.
Paraphrase and answer questions 1-3 for Sonnet 30
Monday, March 18, 2013
•Who’s who in Shakespeare’s sonnets? •The fair young man might have actually been a patron of Shakespeare. •The dark lady (she had dark hair and a tan complexion) might have been a maid of honor or lady at Elizabeth’s court. •The rival poet’s possible identify remains a mystery.
Paraphrase and answer questions 1-4 for Sonnet 130 Sonnet 130
Friday, March 15, 2013
•Sonnet means “little song” from the Italian sonetto. •The turn or shift is also known as the volta(Italian for turn). •This usually occurs between lines 8/9 or 12/13. It can be preceded by words such as “but”, “yet”, or “and yet.”
Paraphrase Sonnet 118 Lines 1-14 1.(First Quatrain): Who is more lovely than a summer’s day? Why? 2.(Second Quatrain): What are some flaws of summer? 3. (Third Quatrain): What is “eternal summer” alluding to? 4. (Couplet): What “gives” life to thee? This is a paradox.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
•The original order of the sonnets is unknown. •It is believed that the sonnets were written when the theaters were closed due to plagues. •WS’s sonnets contain themes such as: passage of time, love, beauty, and mortality.
Quiz on Renaissance & William Shakespeare
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 •Shakespeare is the second most quoted author after biblical writers. •Shakespeare has the most Google search results (website) followed by God and Elvis. •Shakespeare is credited with adding 3,000 words to the Oxford English dictionary.
Make Up Day!
Monday, March 11, 2013
Finish questions 6-10
See below. Friday, March 8, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013 •Some historians have begun using the term “early modern period ” instead of “Renaissance” because it is not positive or negative. •The “rebirth” is supposed to signify a change from the more primitive middle ages; however, this was not really the case. •For example, women’s social status actually declined during this time period.
Finish study guide; see below.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 •Early Modern English developed during the Renaissance. •This version of the language is generally understood by modern readers. •Spelling and grammar rules were not standard yet, but differences are relatively easy to interpret. •Common pronoun: thou/you
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Arthur Vocabulary Unit Test
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 •The film Tristan + Isolde is set at the beginning of the Anglo-Saxon time period. The Angles were just starting to make a claim on the island. •The existing families (Mark, Tristan) would have been known as Britons. Specifically, they were Cornish because they were from Cornwall.
Finish review puzzles and begin Tristan + Isolde
Monday, February 25, 2013
Review for Unit Test (2/17)
•Rivalen actually means father of Tristan. •Tristan or Tristam means riot, tumult, and sadness. •Blanchefleur means white flower. •Mark means warlike. •Iseult or Isolde means beautiful or fair.
Read pages 22-29 Answer questions 8-15
See below.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
•“Tristan and Iseult” is a French story inspired by Celtic legend. •The story is a “late” addition to the Arthur collection; however, Tristan is known as a Knight of the Round Table. •The story parallels the King-Queen-Knight love triangle associated with Arthur.
•Valentine’s Day took on a romantic connotation in the 14th century with Geoffrey Chaucer of The Canterbury Tales. •Edmund Spencer of The Faerie Queene originated the famous “Roses are red, violets are blue” verse in the 15th century.
Finish literary elements (chart packet) via PowerPoint
Monday, February 11, 2013
•Within the Arthur tradition is the belief that he will return or rise again (messiah like). •Most legends list his “resting” place as Avalon or Avilion, an earthly paradise. •Some legends detail a more traditional burial. •A less popular theory is that Camelot will rise from the water when Arthur returns.
•Sir Gawain’s supernatural message to Arthur reveals that Lancelot has returned his loyalty to his King and Camelot. •However, the battle is not postponed long enough for Lancelot to arrive because a snake bit a knight’s foot. •A snake is always a sign of evil because of the biblical story, Adam and Eve.
Finish Le Morte Darthur (Questions 10-15/Pages 152-4)
See below. Thursday, February 7, 2013
•The affair between Lancelot and Guinevere causes discord among the knights. •While Arthur is dealing with Lancelot, his regent attempts to steal the kingdom. •Sadly, the brave Sir Gawain was killed in a battle with the usurper, Mordred. •As Arthur prepares to battle Mordred for the kingdom, he is missing his protective scabbard because it was lost in battle.
Quiz on "Sir Lancelot" and "The Lady of Shalott"
Transition Activity: Pick up in class.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
•The original ending to “The Lady of Shalott” had her carry a parchment reading: "The web was woven curiously The charm is broken utterly, Draw near and fear not--this is I, The Lady of Shalott."
Check and review L of S vocabulary. Check and chart the poem, "The Lady of Shalott"
Review for quiz tomorrow.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Report to the library.
Friday, February 1, 2013
•“The Lady of Shalott” both contains allusions to other texts and is alluded to frequently. •For example, Sir Lancelot’s line “tirralirra” is part of a Shakespearean song. •Finally, the song and video “If I Die Young” by the Band Perry allude to “The Lady of Shalott.”
Answer questions 11-15 (on the back of "Sir Lancelot") due Tuesday.
L of S vocabulary will also be checked for points.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Review Activity: "Sir Lancelot"
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
•Lancelot is known as both the best and the worst of the knights. •His character is a late addition to the legend. In the beginning, his character was secondary to Gawain. •Ultimately, Lancelot’s reputation overshadows the others until his affair with the queen is discovered. This affair brings the end to Camelot.
Quiz tomorrow: Green Knight and Lady Ragnell Tuesday, January 15, 2013
•The story “Sir Gawain and the Lady Ragnell” is the same story as the Wife of Bath’s from TheCanterbury Tales. •It is also a ballad called “The Wedding of Sir Gawain.” •This is a common story found in many cultures.
Finish reading the story and answering the questions.
•Arthur’s half-sister Morgan Le Fay was behind the “test” of his court. •Morgan Le Fay is the daughter of Igraine and Gorloise. •“Le Fay” means fairy implying supernatural powers. •She both hurts and helps her brother Arthur.
Read pages 1-2 of "Sir Gawain and the Lady Ragnell"
Answer questions 1-2. See below for questions and story.
Friday, January 11, 2013
•Sir Gawain faces two games. The first is the exchange of beheadings with the Green Knight; the second is the exchange of “gifts” with the Lord of the Castle. •At this time, games were seen as tests of worthiness. •The exchanging of “equal” (or better) gifts is another common aspect of the culture.
Read and answer the questions for "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" Part 2. See below for text and study guide.
•Beheadings were common in Arthur legends because this was how royalty was executed. The lower classes were publically hung. •The frequent “year and a day” timeline in these stories usually represents a new beginning (more than one year). Also, New Year’s Day is frequently chosen as a meeting-up date.
Finish reading Part 1 of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and answer questions 3-5.
See below for text and questions.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
•Sir Gawain is the nephew of King Arthur. •Sir Gawain is a half-brother to Mordred. •Sir Gawain is portrayed as one of the greatest Knights of the Round Table. •According to some legends, Sir Gawain is the rightful heir to the throne of Camelot. •Finally, Sir Gawain is a close friend to Sir Lancelot.
1. Read introduction and stanza 1 of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"
2.Answer questions 1-2
Monday, January 7, 2013
1. Quiz on Arthur and La Belle
2. Turn in Coat of Arms Activity
Friday, January 4, 2013
•Heraldry: The system by which coats of arms and other armorial bearings are devised. •Coat of Arms: The distinctive heraldic bearings or shield of a person, family, corporation, or country.
Finish "La Belle Dame sans Merci" stanzas 6-12
Answer questions 16-20
•Excalibur is Arthur’s famous sword. •Excalibur (French) came from Caliburn (English). •Welsh: caled "battle, hard" + bwlch "breach, gap, notch“ •Latin: chalybs “steel”
1. Sojourn: rest or stay 2. Grot: cave
Answer 11-15 on "Arthur" Activity Sheet Read stanzas 1-5 of "La Belle Dame Sans Merci"
SEE BELOW FOR TEXTS
Wednesday, January 2, 2013 •The etymology for “Arthur” is unknown; however, a few of the options mean “bear.” •Brittonic (Briton): arto “bear”+rig “king” •Welsh (Celt) : arth “bear” + gwr “man” •Latin (Roman): Arcturus“guardian of the bear” This is a star near the constellation Ursa Major (Latin for the Great Bear).
1.Genre: a specific type of literature based on content or structure. 2.Romance: a fanciful story similar to a fairy tale. 3.Quest: a literal and figurative journey. 4.Ballad: a story-telling song or poem.
1-10
Friday
30H: It is Friday, but we are practicing grammar.
31A: Grammar is important; it reflects your writing ability.
31B: Grammar is not fun; however, it is a necessary evil!
31 C: Zach C., Zach K., Zach W., and two Jake C.’s are in period one; and Cody K., Cody P., Cody W., Ryan G. and two Ryan W.’s are in period two.
31 D: Mrs. Moore, an English teacher; Mr. Long, a math teacher; Mrs. Montini, a social studies teacher; Mrs. Hartmann, a German teacher; and Mrs. Moeller, a math teacher, share a hallway.
1.Revise sentences from yesterday (41-45). 2.Show me sentences (unless you are “perfect” as of yesterday…grammatically, that is.) SEE EXAMPLES ABOVE! 3.Complete the final exercise…1-25
1.There are 10 correct sentences. 1.6 FRONT, 4 BACK
2.CIRCLE 12 and 18 (Same unique problem)
3.Remove the ; from 22 1.The word “because” subordinates the clause.
Thursday •Both commas and semicolons are used to promote clarity within writing. •Without punctuation, many messages would be lost or confused. •The “rules” are a basic code for understanding the written word. •The more advanced a writer, the longer the sentences…and the more important punctuation is.
1. Make sure all paragraphs are combined into one paper with NO headings
2. Add a title (the career is fine).
3. Print the Works Cited from Noodle Tools (Bibliography/Print Export/Word Document/Print to 110
Report to 209 Monday!
Thursday, December 6, 2012
1. Once paragraphs are revised, combine them into one paper.
2. Make sure the paper is Times New Roman, 12 point, double spaced
3.Make sure you have 5 different sources and 15 note cards (these will be graded tomorrow)
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
For the conclusion:
Option 1: Salary, job growth, and statistics
Option 2: Up and coming technology or trends (IE future movements)
Option 3: Perhaps quote or discuss a significant person from your paper
Do not forget the two parenthetical references!
REMEMBER: 5 Works Cited and 15 Note Cards
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The introduction is a basic job description/definition. Maybe add one or two interesting facts. Perhaps a quote from the significant person you researched or school motto?
1. Locate the two note cards from PA Career Z
one
2. Locate any note cards NOT used in your body paragraphs
3. Decide which ones will work for the introduction and which ones will work for the conclusion (you want 2 facts for each paragraph)
4. If you need to, find a new source for the introduction; make as many note cards as needed (1 or 2)
5. You must have two facts and two parenthetical references in the introduction!
For the conclusion:
Option 1: Salary, job growth, and statistics
Option 2: A look ahead: potential changes in the field (technology, etc)
You will need 2 facts for the conclusion!
Monday, December 3, 2012
Body paragraph make up/catch up day!
Wednesday, November 27, 2012
GOALS: Create one citation for Body Paragraph 4 (last one!) and one note card.
The paragraph is due Friday.
All paragraphs will be returned tomorrow.
Powerschool has points for Body 2-3 citations and note cards. The scores and comments are in Noodle Tools. Monday, November 19, 2012
GOALS: Create 2-3 note cards for Body Paragraph 3 citation.
-Body paragraph 3 is due by Wednesday.
Friday, November 16, 2012
GOALS: Print and turn paragraph 2 (ASAP) and create a citation for body paragraph 3.
RUBRICS USED FOR GRADING CITATIONS AND NOTE CARDS.
GOALS: 1. Revise Body Paragraph One 2. Finish Note Cards (in 5 minutes or less!!!) 3. Create and Print Body Paragraph Two! Turn into Mrs. Moore.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
GOALS: 2 or 3 more note cards for body paragraph 2. You may add another citation as needed.
Minimum for each paragraph: 1 website and 2 note cards.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
GOALS: 1. Cite new website for Body Paragraph Two 2. Create one note card for Body Paragraph 2.
Monday, November 12, 2012
GOALS: Turn the note cards for first Body Paragraph into a formal paragraph. Copy and paste the paraphrased portions into a new word document called "Graduation Project Paper." Please down this template for your new paragraph. Make sure you have parenthetical references in your paragraph.
Print and give this to Mrs. Moore by the end of class.
Friday, November 8, 2012
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GOALS: Create two more note cards for the first body paragraph citation. By the end of class, you should have three note cards for the new citation (website for Body Paragraph 1).
Thursday, November 7, 2012
GOALS: To create 1 citation for the first body paragraph and 1 note card for that citation.
OR Google Make sure the web-page has 1. page title 2. site title 3. Publisher, Author, or Date
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
1. Open typed topic outline (word document)
2. File: "Save As" Sources
3. Goal: Find four sources (1 per body paragraph). I will provide one for the introduction.
4. Use the information Mrs. Mason's Wiki
5. Use Google but be selective!
6. Copy and paste the URLs into the outline by the appropriate body paragraph.
•Select a research topic for tomorrow. It can be as broad or specific as you like. –“Education” is very broad. –“Elementary Education” is more narrow. –“Elementary Education/Special Education” is very specific. •Sign Up for GMAIL!
•Select a research topic for tomorrow. It can be as broad or specific as you like. –“Education” is very broad. –“Elementary Education” is more narrow. –“Elementary Education/Special Education” is very specific. •Sign Up for GMAIL!
•The citations, parenthetical references, and note cards will be completed using the website Noodle Tools. •Sign up for a Gmail account before Monday! Google Docs and Noodle Tools are linked.
EARN YOUR HALLOWEEN PARTY: 26 cans!!! This includes 5 cans of tuna and 1 jar of mustard.
We have 5 (Thanks, Shane) of the 26.
•After creating a citation, the next step in the research project is to create note cards. These steps will be completed electronically using Noodle Tools. •Start thinking about what career, area, or field you would like to use for the project. This is the research topic.
•You can only complete a citation with the information provided. Not every text will provide an author, page number, publisher, and copyright. •Use the amount of information provided to evaluate the source before citing it.
•Parenthetical references match the Works Cited entries or sources. •Works Cited are reversed indented (opposite of a paragraph). –The part of the citation left justified is the same as the reference. This makes it easy to “match” what is in parenthesis to the source because it is literally “sticking out” of the citation.
Finish activity from yesterday.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
•Parenthetical References are also known as: –In-text references –Documentation •Anything and everything “borrowed” from another source must be cited. –Quote –Paraphrase •This is very important if working with more than one source.
•Quote: Exact copy of words from a source. •Paraphrase: Restate a passage in your own words. •Parenthetical Reference: These point to a specified source in the "Works Cited" list. •Prose = Page Number •Poetry = Line Number
Test on the Middle Ages and The Canterbury Tales
50 points
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Read Lord Randall Ballad
Answer questions on page 78.
Monday, October 8, 2012
•The estate or class of “peasantry” evolved into the merchant or middle class. –This includes intellects such as Chaucer who sold his writing. •The video clip is the Squire’s tale. –He is the Knight’s son. –He is more interested in courtly love (the ladies) than chivalry.
Complete puzzle 2 of 2 review puzzles (Vocabulary and Middle Ages Study Guide.
Friday, October 5, 2012
•Test is Tuesday, 10/9 (50 points) –The Canterbury Tales –The Middle Ages •10 Frame Story (1 Bell Ringer) •10 Pilgrims (+ Squire and Host) •10 Vocabulary •6 Bell Ringers •14 Middle Ages
Finish comparison chart (last page of packet).
Complete 1 of 2 review puzzles (The Canterbury Tales and Bell Ringer.)
•Chaucer was the first poet to be buried in the now famous “Poet’s Corner” in Westminster Abby. •His death date is October 25, 1400; the cause is unknown. There is speculation he was murdered.
Analyze characters: Miller, Pardoner, and Summoner
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
•Technically, Chaucer was a member of the peasantry but gained affluence as the middle or mercantile class developed. •The “Tales” were completed in the year 1400 about fifty years after the Black Death.
Analyze characters: Wife of Bath, Parson, and Plowman.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
•The Canterbury Tales is estate satire. –The estates were classes: •1. Clergy = Pray •2. Nobility = Fight •3. Peasantry = Work –Satire: political and social commentary frequently using sarcasm and irony.
Finish the beginning and ending of "The Prologue" or frame story; analyze characters: Knight and Nun.
•The Canterbury Tales is a frame story. –The pilgrimage is the “frame” or main story connecting the “tales” told during the competition.
Review Middle Ages Study Guide & Questions relating to Lines 1-18
Friday, September 28, 2012
•Middle English was spoken during the Middle Ages. –This language combined German, Latin, and French. •The Canterbury Tales was first written in Middle English.
•Geoffrey Chaucer is the “father of English poetry” because he wrote in the vernacular. –Vernacular: native language or native dialect of a population. •English was the language of the people. •French was the language of the court. •Latin was the language of the church.
Finish the study guide and complete the vocabulary.
*Vocabulary is only in print form.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
–Of or relating to the Middle Ages. –Very old-fashioned or primitive. •The word medieval has its origins in the Latin term medium aevum ("middle age").
Answer questions 1-11 on the Middle Ages study guide.
•Review & Preview •Parts of the plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution •Tense: use present or past •Voice: point of view (first, second, and third) –Avoid using second person unless in dialogue
•Writing Prompt for TUESDAY (9/25) –Title: The Hero in Me –Reflect on a challenge you have faced or overcome. •One of the common application essay options. •250-500 words
•Wyrd – fate or inescapable destiny.
•A person could “resist "wyrd through heroic actions and personal fame.
Parts 14-17
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
•Most of the time when Grendel is talking in the movie, he is speaking Old English. •Interestingly, he never speaks in the original poem. He only “sings” (screams 467 and shrieks 468)when Beowulf rips off his arm.
Parts 11-13
Monday, September 17, 2012
1. The Latin word for a dragon (draco) actually means snake or serpent. 2. Dinosaur fossils could have lead to the belief in a fire breathing creature.
Classical Hero Characteristics 4-6 •The epic hero needs some form of a crisis, war, or quest. •The suffering of the character is physical. •Death must occur in an unusual way.
Parts 4-7
Monday, September 10, 2012
Classical Hero Characteristics 1-3 •He is of royal birth or can be a super-human/demi-god. •He must perform extraordinary feats. •He is almost perfect; there is always a fatal flaw.
•In Old English, Beowulf literally means "bee-wolf" or "bee-hunter," and that it is a kenning for "bear.” •Grendel might mean “storm” from grindill or “to bellow” from grenja. •Hrothgar’s name might mean “glory spear” or “spear of triumph.”
Thursday, September 6, 2012
•The Anglo-Saxon time period dates from 449 to 1066 A.D. •Monks added Christian references to Anglo-Saxon poetry (like Beowulf) when they wrote it down.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
•QUIZ INFO –Anglo-Saxon Study Guide –Bell Ringers –Old English Poetics –Crossword Puzzle •30 points –10 from Bell Ringers
•Directions: Using the time line of page 11 (or last section of ebook), record the following dates and events that relate to the Anglo-Saxon study guide. •300-55 B.C. Celts… •A.D. 432-449 Angles… •510-551 King… •601-700 Beowulf… •800-878 King Alfred…
•Directions: On your activity sheet, please define the four literary elements: –Personification •Create unique example –Alliteration •Create unique example PAGE 10 –Kenning –Caesura
•Old English, a Germanic tongue, was spoken by the Anglo-Saxons from approximately 450 to 1150. •Beowulf is the oldest surviving poem in the English language.__
•CHANGES!!!
•Morrie Unit Test = Friday, May 17
•Final Exam = Wednesday, May 22
•*Volleyball teams & Morrie review (1 or 2) Thursday AM (during testing).
Monday, May 13, 2013
Keystone Exams: Modified Schedule
Read 12th Tuesday (See below for documents).
Friday, May 10, 2013
•The O. J. Simpson murder case was a criminal trial held in Los Angeles County, California Superior Court spanned from November 2, 1994 to a verdict on October 3, 1995.
•Simpson was tried on two counts of murder: his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Lyle Goldman.
•The case has been described as the most publicized criminal trial in American history.
•Ultimately, Simpson was acquitted after a lengthy trial.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
•May 13-14: Report to auditorium
–Mrs. Moore will be proctoring Key Stone Exams.
•May 14: Morrie Test Review
•May 15: Morrie Unit Test
•May 16-17: Final Exam Review/Volleyball
•May 20: Final Exam
Review 5-6-7-8 Tuesdays
Read and answer 9th Tuesday
See below for book and reading guide (5/8)
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
•The Seventh Tuesday (Aging)
•Carpe Diem: to seize the day.
•Carpe diem poems have the theme of living for today.
•The Eighth Tuesday (Greed)
•Pastor: Latin word for shepherd.
•Pastoral texts take place in an idealized countryside.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
•The cultural decade of “The Sixties” ranges from around 1963 to about 1974.
•This decade is known for counterculture and social revolution.
•This time period is also called “The Swinging Sixties” because of relaxed racism and sexism (race and gender equality).
•JFK, Moon Landing, Vietnam, MLK
Read and answer questions for pages 88-113/questions 53-67
Flashback 13, Fifth Tuesday, Sixth Tuesday, and the Professor Part II
See 5/2/2013 for text and study guide.
Monday, May 6, 2013
•Polio is an acute, viral, infectious disease. spread from person to person.
• One common source of infection is contaminated (from human waste) water and food supplies.
•There is no cure for polio, but there is an effective vaccine.
Read and answer questions about 'The Fourth Tuesday" and two extension poems: "Death Be Not Proud" and "Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night"
See 5/2/2013 for text and study guide.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Senior Class Meeting
Thursday, May 2, 2013
•Morrie grew up in the Lower East Side of Manhattan during the Great Depression.
•The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression the decade before World War II.
• The stock market crash (1929) triggered the depression.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
•After earning his undergraduate in sociology from Brandeis, Mitch continued his education.
•He attended Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, followed by an MBA from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business.
•During the novel, Mitch lived and worked in Detroit, Michigan.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
•Morrie was a sociology professor at Brandeis University.
•Brandeis University is a private, liberal arts school located in Waltham, Massachusetts, nine miles west of Boston.
•Morrie lived in Newton, Massachusetts, seven miles west of Boston.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
•Mitch Albom is a novelist, journalist, columnist, screenwriter, dramatist, broadcaster, musician, and philanthropist.
•Tuesdays With Morrie was published in 1997 and based on events in 1995.
•The novel is a memoir (a narrative composed from personal experience) about Morrie Schwartz.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Report to 110 to type paper: Macbeth's Motivation
Define vocabulary words for Tuesdays With Morrie
Monday, April 22, 2013
Report to 110 to type paper: Macbeth's Motivation
Friday, April 19, 2103
Peer Editing (Make up day)
Jimmy Neutron's "Out Darn Spotlight"
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Peer Editing (see document below)
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
•Conclusion:
–The end or finish of an event or process.
–The summing-up of an argument or text.
•Your conclusion addresses the resolution of the play.
•Resolution:
–The outcome of the conflict in a play or story.
–The resolution concludes the falling action.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
•Reminders
•Begin paragraphs…
–In Act II,
•Present tense
•Third person
•Introduce quotes
–Macbeth kills, “QUOTE” (…).
Finish body paragraphs.
Monday, April 15, 2013
•The last sentence(s) of introductory and body paragraphs act as a transition.
•The transition closes the previous thought and opens the next. It also reconnects to the thesis or main idea.
•This transition will refocus on Macbeth’s motivation and move from prophecy to ambition and then ambition to fear.
Friday, April 12, 2013
•Writing Tips
•Third person
•Present tense
•Action verbs
•Introduce quotes
•The witches foretell, “QUOTE” (…).
•Macbeth murders, “QUOTE” (…).
Write introduction.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
•Motivation: something that arouses action or activity.
•Power: (2) possession of control, authority, or influence over others.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
•At the end of the play, the thanes turned into earls signifying a hierarchy (more structured) like that in England. James I was king of both England and Scotland.
•Macbeth is known as a cursed play. It is considered bad luck to say the title in a theater. Instead, it is called “The Scottish Play”.”
Unit Test on Macbeth
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
•Somnambulism: an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (as walking) are performed
–Somnus – Sleep
•Sleep walking is also known as noctambulism.
–Nox – Night
Monday, April 8, 2013
•Historically, the Macduff clan was one of the most powerful during the middle ages.
•Macduff did support Malcolm as king, but this occurred ten years after Macbeth was crowned.
•Macbeth did kill the wife and children of Macduff while he was away.
Friday, April 5, 2013
•The three sisters or three witches were also called the wayward sisters.
–Wayward: difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior
•They are never directly called witches within the origin play.
Complete Parts 10 & 11
Thursday, April 4, 2013
•There is historical evidence that Banquo was an accomplice to Macbeth in the murder of King Duncan.
•However, modern researchers question if he or Fleance really existed.
•James I (English king this was written for) believed he was descended from Banquo.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
•Fact: Malcolm and Donalbain left Scotland after the death of their father, Duncan.
•Fiction: The young men’s lives were in danger; the same killer was seeking to end Duncan’s line.
•History: The sons of Duncan were children (under 10) when he died. Therefore, Malcolm was not eligible to be king at that time.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
•Fact: A Scottish lord, Macbeth, did kill the king, Duncan.
•Fiction: Duncan was murdered at Macbeth’s castle by his hosts.
•History: The real King Duncan was killed in a battle against Macbeth. This battle was initiated by the Scottish people (a petition to the lords) because of Duncan’s poor ruling.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Finish questions for excerpt of Act II (Macbeth)
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
•Lady Macbeth is also related to King Duncan.
•His predecessor killed her first husband and several of Macbeth’s family members.
• She has one son from a previous marriage and none with Macbeth.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
•Duncan really was king in 1034 and had two sons: Malcolm and Donalbain.
•The “Weird Sisters” relate to the Anglo-Saxon word “wyrd” meaning fate.
• Macbeth and Duncan are related and refer to each other as “.”
Monday, March 25, 2013
•Shakespeare’s theater, the Globe, burned down because of a real cannon fired during a play.
•The name of the theater supposedly alludes to the Latin quote “because all the world plays the actor.”
•All London theaters were closed by the Puritans in 1642.
Thursday & Friday, March 22, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
•Metaphor: Comparison of two unlike objects without using the words “like” or “as.”
•Alliteration: Repetition of same letter sound at the beginning of words
•Repetition: The return of a word or phrase within a literary form
Paraphrase Sonnet 29
Quiz on 1. Sonnet Structure 2. Sonnet Content 3. Interpreting Sonnet 29
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
•Was Shakespeare celebrating or mocking an older form of Italian sonnets?
•Even though Shakespeare’s sonnets are mainly about love, he violates many traditional rules.
•For example, he plays with gender roles, speaks about human evils, parodies beauty, comments on political events, and even makes fun of love.
Paraphrase and answer questions 1-3 for Sonnet 30
Monday, March 18, 2013
•Who’s who in Shakespeare’s sonnets?
•The fair young man might have actually been a patron of Shakespeare.
•The dark lady (she had dark hair and a tan complexion) might have been a maid of honor or lady at Elizabeth’s court.
•The rival poet’s possible identify remains a mystery.
Paraphrase and answer questions 1-4 for Sonnet 130
Sonnet 130
Friday, March 15, 2013
•Sonnet means “little song” from the Italian sonetto.
•The turn or shift is also known as the volta(Italian for turn).
•This usually occurs between lines 8/9 or 12/13. It can be preceded by words such as “but”, “yet”, or “and yet.”
Paraphrase Sonnet 118 Lines 1-14
1.(First Quatrain): Who is more lovely than a summer’s day? Why?
2.(Second Quatrain): What are some flaws of summer?
3. (Third Quatrain): What is “eternal summer” alluding to?
4. (Couplet): What “gives” life to thee? This is a paradox.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
•The original order of the sonnets is unknown.
•It is believed that the sonnets were written when the theaters were closed due to plagues.
•WS’s sonnets contain themes such as: passage of time, love, beauty, and mortality.
Quiz on Renaissance & William Shakespeare
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Review Day!
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
•Shakespeare is the second most quoted author after biblical writers.
•Shakespeare has the most Google search results (website) followed by God and Elvis.
•Shakespeare is credited with adding 3,000 words to the Oxford English dictionary.
Make Up Day!
Monday, March 11, 2013
Finish questions 6-10
See below.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013
•Some historians have begun using the term “early modern period ” instead of “Renaissance” because it is not positive or negative.
•The “rebirth” is supposed to signify a change from the more primitive middle ages; however, this was not really the case.
•For example, women’s social status actually declined during this time period.
Finish study guide; see below.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
•Early Modern English developed during the Renaissance.
•This version of the language is generally understood by modern readers.
•Spelling and grammar rules were not standard yet, but differences are relatively easy to interpret.
•Common pronoun: thou/you
Questions 1-7
Renaissance Information
Thursday-Monday
Tristan + Isolde
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Arthur Vocabulary Unit Test
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
•The film Tristan + Isolde is set at the beginning of the Anglo-Saxon time period. The Angles were just starting to make a claim on the island.
•The existing families (Mark, Tristan) would have been known as Britons. Specifically, they were Cornish because they were from Cornwall.
Finish review puzzles and begin Tristan + Isolde
Monday, February 25, 2013
Review for Unit Test (2/17)
Friday, February 22, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
•Rivalen actually means father of Tristan.
•Tristan or Tristam means riot, tumult, and sadness.
•Blanchefleur means white flower.
•Mark means warlike.
•Iseult or Isolde means beautiful or fair.
Read pages 22-29
Answer questions 8-15
See below.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
•“Tristan and Iseult” is a French story inspired by Celtic legend.
•The story is a “late” addition to the Arthur collection; however, Tristan is known as a Knight of the Round Table.
•The story parallels the King-Queen-Knight love triangle associated with Arthur.
Read pages 17-21
Answer questions 1-7
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
•Valentine’s Day took on a romantic connotation in the 14th century with Geoffrey Chaucer of The Canterbury Tales.
•Edmund Spencer of The Faerie Queene originated the famous “Roses are red, violets are blue” verse in the 15th century.
"Tristan and Iseult" Vocabulary 1-10
Dictionary
Finish literary elements (chart packet) via PowerPoint
Monday, February 11, 2013
•Within the Arthur tradition is the belief that he will return or rise again (messiah like).
•Most legends list his “resting” place as Avalon or Avilion, an earthly paradise.
•Some legends detail a more traditional burial.
•A less popular theory is that Camelot will rise from the water when Arthur returns.
Read and answer questions for "The Three Ravens"
Quiz on Le Morte Darthur and "The Three Ravens"
Friday, February 8, 2013
•Sir Gawain’s supernatural message to Arthur reveals that Lancelot has returned his loyalty to his King and Camelot.
•However, the battle is not postponed long enough for Lancelot to arrive because a snake bit a knight’s foot.
•A snake is always a sign of evil because of the biblical story, Adam and Eve.
Finish Le Morte Darthur (Questions 10-15/Pages 152-4)
See below.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
•The affair between Lancelot and Guinevere causes discord among the knights.
•While Arthur is dealing with Lancelot, his regent attempts to steal the kingdom.
•Sadly, the brave Sir Gawain was killed in a battle with the usurper, Mordred.
•As Arthur prepares to battle Mordred for the kingdom, he is missing his protective scabbard because it was lost in battle.
Read pages 150-152 & Answer questions 1-9
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Quiz on "Sir Lancelot" and "The Lady of Shalott"
Transition Activity: Pick up in class.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
•The original ending to “The Lady of Shalott” had her carry a parchment reading:
"The web was woven curiously
The charm is broken utterly,
Draw near and fear not--this is I,
The Lady of Shalott."
Check and review L of S vocabulary.
Check and chart the poem, "The Lady of Shalott"
Review for quiz tomorrow.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Report to the library.
Friday, February 1, 2013
•“The Lady of Shalott” both contains allusions to other texts and is alluded to frequently.
•For example, Sir Lancelot’s line “tirralirra” is part of a Shakespearean song.
•Finally, the song and video “If I Die Young” by the Band Perry allude to “The Lady of Shalott.”
Answer questions 11-15 (on the back of "Sir Lancelot") due Tuesday.
L of S vocabulary will also be checked for points.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Review Activity: "Sir Lancelot"
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
•Lancelot is known as both the best and the worst of the knights.
•His character is a late addition to the legend. In the beginning, his character was secondary to Gawain.
•Ultimately, Lancelot’s reputation overshadows the others until his affair with the queen is discovered. This affair brings the end to Camelot.
Read and answer 1-10 "Sir Lancelot"
Tuesday-Tuesday
Thursday, January 17, 2013
1. Quiz on both Sir Gawain stories
2. Vocabulary for "The Lady of Shalott" #3-10
Wednesday, January 16, 2012
Evaluation Sir Gawain
Quiz tomorrow: Green Knight and Lady Ragnell
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
•The story “Sir Gawain and the Lady Ragnell” is the same story as the Wife of Bath’s from TheCanterbury Tales.
•It is also a ballad called “The Wedding of Sir Gawain.”
•This is a common story found in many cultures.
Finish reading the story and answering the questions.
Monday, January 14, 2013
•Arthur’s half-sister Morgan Le Fay was behind the “test” of his court.
•Morgan Le Fay is the daughter of Igraine and Gorloise.
•“Le Fay” means fairy implying supernatural powers.
•She both hurts and helps her brother Arthur.
Read pages 1-2 of "Sir Gawain and the Lady Ragnell"
Answer questions 1-2. See below for questions and story.
Friday, January 11, 2013
•Sir Gawain faces two games. The first is the exchange of beheadings with the Green Knight; the second is the exchange of “gifts” with the Lord of the Castle.
•At this time, games were seen as tests of worthiness.
•The exchanging of “equal” (or better) gifts is another common aspect of the culture.
Read and answer the questions for "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" Part 2. See below for text and study guide.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Meeting with Jostens
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
•Beheadings were common in Arthur legends because this was how royalty was executed. The lower classes were publically hung.
•The frequent “year and a day” timeline in these stories usually represents a new beginning (more than one year). Also, New Year’s Day is frequently chosen as a meeting-up date.
Finish reading Part 1 of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and answer questions 3-5.
See below for text and questions.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
•Sir Gawain is the nephew of King Arthur.
•Sir Gawain is a half-brother to Mordred.
•Sir Gawain is portrayed as one of the greatest Knights of the Round Table.
•According to some legends, Sir Gawain is the rightful heir to the throne of Camelot.
•Finally, Sir Gawain is a close friend to Sir Lancelot.
1. Read introduction and stanza 1 of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"
2.Answer questions 1-2
Vocabulary SGGK
Dictionary
Monday, January 7, 2013
1. Quiz on Arthur and La Belle
2. Turn in Coat of Arms Activity
Friday, January 4, 2013
•Heraldry: The system by which coats of arms and other armorial bearings are devised.
•Coat of Arms: The distinctive heraldic bearings or shield of a person, family, corporation, or country.
Finish "La Belle Dame sans Merci" stanzas 6-12
Answer questions 16-20
Coat of Arms Activity
Thursday, January 3, 2013
•Excalibur is Arthur’s famous sword.
•Excalibur (French) came from Caliburn (English).
•Welsh: caled "battle, hard" + bwlch "breach, gap, notch“
•Latin: chalybs “steel”
1. Sojourn: rest or stay
2. Grot: cave
Answer 11-15 on "Arthur" Activity Sheet
Read stanzas 1-5 of "La Belle Dame Sans Merci"
SEE BELOW FOR TEXTS
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
•The etymology for “Arthur” is unknown; however, a few of the options mean “bear.”
•Brittonic (Briton): arto “bear”+rig “king”
•Welsh (Celt) : arth “bear” + gwr “man”
•Latin (Roman): Arcturus“guardian of the bear” This is a star near the constellation Ursa Major (Latin for the Great Bear).
1.Genre: a specific type of literature based on content or structure.
2.Romance: a fanciful story similar to a fairy tale.
3.Quest: a literal and figurative journey.
4.Ballad: a story-telling song or poem.
1-10
Wednesday-Friday
Brave
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
REVIEW TODAY/QUIZ TOMORROW
Monday, December 17, 2012
Friday
30H: It is Friday, but we are practicing grammar.
31A: Grammar is important; it reflects your writing ability.
31B: Grammar is not fun; however, it is a necessary evil!
31 C: Zach C., Zach K., Zach W., and two Jake C.’s are in period one; and Cody K., Cody P., Cody W., Ryan G. and two Ryan W.’s are in period two.
31 D: Mrs. Moore, an English teacher; Mr. Long, a math teacher; Mrs. Montini, a social studies teacher; Mrs. Hartmann, a German teacher; and Mrs. Moeller, a math teacher, share a hallway.
1.Revise sentences from yesterday (41-45).
2.Show me sentences (unless you are “perfect” as of yesterday…grammatically, that is.) SEE EXAMPLES ABOVE!
3.Complete the final exercise…1-25
1.There are 10 correct sentences.
1.6 FRONT, 4 BACK
2.CIRCLE 12 and 18 (Same unique problem)
3.Remove the ; from 22
1.The word “because” subordinates the clause.
Thursday
•Both commas and semicolons are used to promote clarity within writing.
•Without punctuation, many messages would be lost or confused.
•The “rules” are a basic code for understanding the written word.
•The more advanced a writer, the longer the sentences…and the more important punctuation is.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
1. Exercise 2 (page 524)
2. Multiple Choices
3. Commas vs Semicolons 1-16
Monday, December 10, 2012
VISIT FROM BRADFORD
Friday, December 7, 2012
1. Make sure all paragraphs are combined into one paper with NO headings
2. Add a title (the career is fine).
3. Print the Works Cited from Noodle Tools (Bibliography/Print Export/Word Document/Print to 110
Report to 209 Monday!
Thursday, December 6, 2012
1. Once paragraphs are revised, combine them into one paper.
2. Make sure the paper is Times New Roman, 12 point, double spaced
3.Make sure you have 5 different sources and 15 note cards (these will be graded tomorrow)
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
For the conclusion:
Option 1: Salary, job growth, and statistics
Use this __or__ that
Option 2: Up and coming technology or trends (IE future movements)
Option 3: Perhaps quote or discuss a significant person from your paper
Do not forget the two parenthetical references!
REMEMBER: 5 Works Cited and 15 Note Cards
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The introduction is a basic job description/definition. Maybe add one or two interesting facts. Perhaps a quote from the significant person you researched or school motto?
1. Locate the two note cards from PA Career Z
one
2. Locate any note cards NOT used in your body paragraphs
3. Decide which ones will work for the introduction and which ones will work for the conclusion (you want 2 facts for each paragraph)
4. If you need to, find a new source for the introduction; make as many note cards as needed (1 or 2)
5. You must have two facts and two parenthetical references in the introduction!
For the conclusion:
Option 1: Salary, job growth, and statistics
Option 2: A look ahead: potential changes in the field (technology, etc)
You will need 2 facts for the conclusion!
Monday, December 3, 2012
Body paragraph make up/catch up day!
Wednesday, November 27, 2012
GOALS: Create one citation for Body Paragraph 4 (last one!) and one note card.
The paragraph is due Friday.
All paragraphs will be returned tomorrow.
Powerschool has points for Body 2-3 citations and note cards. The scores and comments are in Noodle Tools.
Monday, November 19, 2012
GOALS: Create 2-3 note cards for Body Paragraph 3 citation.
-Body paragraph 3 is due by Wednesday.
Friday, November 16, 2012
GOALS: Print and turn paragraph 2 (ASAP) and create a citation for body paragraph 3.
RUBRICS USED FOR GRADING CITATIONS AND NOTE CARDS.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
GOALS: 1. Revise Body Paragraph One 2. Finish Note Cards (in 5 minutes or less!!!) 3. Create and Print Body Paragraph Two! Turn into Mrs. Moore.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
GOALS: 2 or 3 more note cards for body paragraph 2. You may add another citation as needed.
Minimum for each paragraph: 1 website and 2 note cards.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
GOALS: 1. Cite new website for Body Paragraph Two 2. Create one note card for Body Paragraph 2.
Monday, November 12, 2012
GOALS: Turn the note cards for first Body Paragraph into a formal paragraph. Copy and paste the paraphrased portions into a new word document called "Graduation Project Paper." Please down this template for your new paragraph. Make sure you have parenthetical references in your paragraph.
Friday, November 8, 2012
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GOALS: Create two more note cards for the first body paragraph citation. By the end of class, you should have three note cards for the new citation (website for Body Paragraph 1).
Thursday, November 7, 2012
GOALS: To create 1 citation for the first body paragraph and 1 note card for that citation.
Instructions:
NOTE: If you miss a day, see me for a library pass.
Wednesday, November 6, 2012
*Catch up on note cards. Senior Class Meeting at 8:00 AM.
Monday, November 5, 2012
GOAL: Create 2 note cards using the site Career Zone Pennsylvania
.
Please finish the activity sheet from Friday. Begin with step 10. When you finish, repeat the process for a second note card.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Please open the instructions:
Print if needed.
Complete steps 1-9.
When you are done, please continue finding sources.
We will continue with the note cards on Monday (starting with step 11).
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Continue the activity from yesterday.
Use the resources from: Career Exploration Wiki
OR: Library Webpage
EBSCO/COIN USERNAME: canmac PASSWORD: bigmac
OR Google Make sure the web-page has 1. page title 2. site title 3. Publisher, Author, or Date
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
1. Open typed topic outline (word document)
2. File: "Save As" Sources
3. Goal: Find four sources (1 per body paragraph). I will provide one for the introduction.
4. Use the information Mrs. Mason's Wiki
5. Use Google but be selective!
6. Copy and paste the URLs into the outline by the appropriate body paragraph.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
•Select a research topic for tomorrow. It can be as broad or specific as you like.
–“Education” is very broad.
–“Elementary Education” is more narrow.
–“Elementary Education/Special Education” is very specific.
•Sign Up for GMAIL!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
•Select a research topic for tomorrow. It can be as broad or specific as you like.
–“Education” is very broad.
–“Elementary Education” is more narrow.
–“Elementary Education/Special Education” is very specific.
•Sign Up for GMAIL!
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
•The citations, parenthetical references, and note cards will be completed using the website Noodle Tools.
•Sign up for a Gmail account before Monday! Google Docs and Noodle Tools are linked.
Activity: Citation & Note Cards
Monday, October 22, 2012
–This is different for reflections or personal narratives.
•(BAD)In my opinion, Lord Randall died from…
•(GOOD)Lord Randall died from because….
Finish note card ("Food Poisoning")
Friday, October 19, 2012
EARN YOUR HALLOWEEN PARTY: 26 cans!!! This includes 5 cans of tuna and 1 jar of mustard.
We have 5 (Thanks, Shane) of the 26.
•After creating a citation, the next step in the research project is to create note cards. These steps will be completed electronically using Noodle Tools.
•Start thinking about what career, area, or field you would like to use for the project. This is the research topic.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
•You can only complete a citation with the information provided. Not every text will provide an author, page number, publisher, and copyright.
•Use the amount of information provided to evaluate the source before citing it.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
•Parenthetical references match the Works Cited entries or sources.
•Works Cited are reversed indented (opposite of a paragraph).
–The part of the citation left justified is the same as the reference. This makes it easy to “match” what is in parenthesis to the source because it is literally “sticking out” of the citation.
Finish activity from yesterday.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
•Parenthetical References are also known as:
–In-text references
–Documentation
•Anything and everything “borrowed” from another source must be cited.
–Quote
–Paraphrase
•This is very important if working with more than one source.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Review "Lord Randall"
Complete peer edit (paragraph about the summoner)
Friday, October 12, 2012
Finish "The Pardoner" section of the activity sheet.
Write a paragraph about "The Summoner"
Thursday, October 11, 2012
•Quote: Exact copy of words from a source.
•Paraphrase: Restate a passage in your own words.
•Parenthetical Reference: These point to a specified source in the "Works Cited" list.
•Prose = Page Number
•Poetry = Line Number
Activity:
PowerPoint:
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Test on the Middle Ages and The Canterbury Tales
50 points
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Read Lord Randall Ballad
Answer questions on page 78.
Monday, October 8, 2012
•The estate or class of “peasantry” evolved into the merchant or middle class.
–This includes intellects such as Chaucer who sold his writing.
•The video clip is the Squire’s tale.
–He is the Knight’s son.
–He is more interested in courtly love (the ladies) than chivalry.
Complete puzzle 2 of 2 review puzzles (Vocabulary and Middle Ages Study Guide.
Friday, October 5, 2012
•Test is Tuesday, 10/9 (50 points)
–The Canterbury Tales
–The Middle Ages
•10 Frame Story (1 Bell Ringer)
•10 Pilgrims (+ Squire and Host)
•10 Vocabulary
•6 Bell Ringers
•14 Middle Ages
Finish comparison chart (last page of packet).
Complete 1 of 2 review puzzles (The Canterbury Tales and Bell Ringer.)
Thursday, October 4, 2012
•Chaucer was the first poet to be buried in the now famous “Poet’s Corner” in Westminster Abby.
•His death date is October 25, 1400; the cause is unknown. There is speculation he was murdered.
Analyze characters: Miller, Pardoner, and Summoner
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
•Technically, Chaucer was a member of the peasantry but gained affluence as the middle or mercantile class developed.
•The “Tales” were completed in the year 1400 about fifty years after the Black Death.
Analyze characters: Wife of Bath, Parson, and Plowman.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
•The Canterbury Tales is estate satire.
–The estates were classes:
•1. Clergy = Pray
•2. Nobility = Fight
•3. Peasantry = Work
–Satire: political and social commentary frequently using sarcasm and irony.
Finish the beginning and ending of "The Prologue" or frame story; analyze characters: Knight and Nun.
Monday, October 1, 2012
•The Canterbury Tales is a frame story.
–The pilgrimage is the “frame” or main story connecting the “tales” told during the competition.
Review Middle Ages Study Guide & Questions relating to Lines 1-18
Friday, September 28, 2012
•Middle English was spoken during the Middle Ages.
–This language combined German, Latin, and French.
•The Canterbury Tales was first written in Middle English.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
•Geoffrey Chaucer is the “father of English poetry” because he wrote in the vernacular.
–Vernacular: native language or native dialect of a population.
•English was the language of the people.
•French was the language of the court.
•Latin was the language of the church.
Finish the study guide and complete the vocabulary.
*Vocabulary is only in print form.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
–Of or relating to the Middle Ages.
–Very old-fashioned or primitive.
•The word medieval has its origins in the Latin term medium aevum ("middle age").
Answer questions 1-11 on the Middle Ages study guide.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
•Review & Preview
•Parts of the plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
•Tense: use present or past
•Voice: point of view (first, second, and third)
–Avoid using second person unless in dialogue
Monday, September 24, 2012
•Writing Prompt for TUESDAY (9/25)
–Title: The Hero in Me
–Reflect on a challenge you have faced or overcome.
•One of the common application essay options.
•250-500 words
Think of three potential options to write about.
Beowulf Test!
Friday, September 21, 2012
Review Puzzle 2
Visit from Blood Drive Representative
Thursday, September 20, 2012
•Beowulf is an elegy.
•Elegy: A poem that mourns the death of a person or laments something lost.
Review Puzzle 1 (This one includes the ten vocabulary words.)
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
•Wyrd – fate or inescapable destiny.
•A person could “resist "wyrd through heroic actions and personal fame.
Parts 14-17
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
•Most of the time when Grendel is talking in the movie, he is speaking Old English.
•Interestingly, he never speaks in the original poem. He only “sings” (screams 467 and shrieks 468)when Beowulf rips off his arm.
Parts 11-13
Monday, September 17, 2012
1. The Latin word for a dragon (draco) actually means snake or serpent.
2. Dinosaur fossils could have lead to the belief in a fire breathing creature.
Parts 8-10
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Visit from Guidance
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Classical Hero Characteristics 4-6
•The epic hero needs some form of a crisis, war, or quest.
•The suffering of the character is physical.
•Death must occur in an unusual way.
Parts 4-7
Monday, September 10, 2012
Classical Hero Characteristics 1-3
•He is of royal birth or can be a super-human/demi-god.
•He must perform extraordinary feats.
•He is almost perfect; there is always a fatal flaw.
Parts 1-3
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Friday, September 7, 2012
•In Old English, Beowulf literally means "bee-wolf" or "bee-hunter," and that it is a kenning for "bear.”
•Grendel might mean “storm” from grindill or “to bellow” from grenja.
•Hrothgar’s name might mean “glory spear” or “spear of triumph.”
Thursday, September 6, 2012
•The Anglo-Saxon time period dates from 449 to 1066 A.D.
•Monks added Christian references to Anglo-Saxon poetry (like Beowulf) when they wrote it down.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
•QUIZ INFO
–Anglo-Saxon Study Guide
–Bell Ringers
–Old English Poetics
–Crossword Puzzle
•30 points
–10 from Bell Ringers
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
•Directions: Using the time line of page 11 (or last section of ebook), record the following dates and events that relate to the Anglo-Saxon study guide.
•300-55 B.C. Celts…
•A.D. 432-449 Angles…
•510-551 King…
•601-700 Beowulf…
•800-878 King Alfred…
Friday, August 31, 2012
•Directions: On your activity sheet, please define the four literary elements:
–Personification
•Create unique example
–Alliteration
•Create unique example
PAGE 10
–Kenning
–Caesura
Thursday, August 30, 2012
•Animism (Celtic religion) from “anima” (Latin) means spirit or soul.
•Stonehenge dates back to 2000 B.C and is aligned to astronomical events.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
•Phonetics: The study and classification of speech sounds.
•Runes are an ancient alphabet used for writing and magic.
–Example: þ=thorn or TH
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
•Old English, a Germanic tongue, was spoken by the Anglo-Saxons from approximately 450 to 1150.
•Beowulf is the oldest surviving poem in the English language.__